Zagreb
Croatia
Zagreb is projected to face a variety of moderate climate risks as global temperatures rise. Increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves will be a significant concern, potentially affecting public health and straining energy systems. Changes in precipitation patterns are expected, leading to more extreme rainfall events and associated flooding risks, particularly in vulnerable areas. These floods could damage infrastructure and disrupt local economies. The potential for drought conditions will also rise, threatening water resources and agricultural productivity. Additionally, the urban heat island effect is expected to intensify, leading to higher temperatures in the city’s densely populated areas. Recognizing and understanding these climate hazards is essential for planning and enhancing resilience in the face of climate change impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Zagreb's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Zagreb may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Zagreb's projected maximum temperature of 9.2°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Zagreb ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Zagreb's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 113 m elevation, Zagreb faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Zagreb faces elevated exposure to heatwave. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Zagreb.
No solutions have been documented for Zagreb.
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